Anderson jacks

[jasin1]

Anyone use these?

[flybouy]

I don't have them. I think they are fairly new on the market. I have 3 sets of electric stabilizers and a tongue jack so 7 of those would cost $315. Personally, for that money I'd be getting the JT Strong arm or similar if the reduction of movement is the concern.

To me the plastic lego blocks are more practical as they will store easily and are more flexible in height. Using the same height product is a great idea if you always park on a level hard surface. That seldom happens where I camp. Typically the ground is sloped in one or even several directions requiring different heights at one or more [points of contact.

[Northofu1]

I would like a set of these but,,,,,,,
https://www.amazon.ca/Andersen-Hitch...ag=googcana-20

Amazon.ca strikes again.
When I sign in to amazon.ca the list price is $80 CAN and $9 shipping. For 1
Something else for the USA shopping list.

[wiredgeorge]

I use the lego things for the front and made a couple pads our of 2x12" and bolted together for 4x12" squares for the scissor jacks in back. Put string handles on for pulling them out and carrying if they get muddy. The prices for the Anderson plastic are stupid expensive.

[jasin1]

Originally Posted by wiredgeorge

I use the lego things for the front and made a couple pads our of 2x12" and bolted together for 4x12" squares for the scissor jacks in back. Put string handles on for pulling them out and carrying if they get muddy. The prices for the Anderson plastic are stupid expensive.

That’s a good idea. I took all my extra wood off of the truck because I was over my payload. May have to make up some nice blocks

[jasin1]

[QUOTE=Northofu1;428449]I would like a set of these but,,,,,,,
https://www.amazon.ca/Andersen-Hitch...ag=googcana-20

Amazon.ca strikes again.
When I sign in to amazon.ca the list price is $80 CAN and $9 shipping. For 1
Something else for the USA shopping list.[/QUOTE...

Never mind I figured out. Will be nice to see Canada this summer hopefully

[jasin1]

Originally Posted by flybouy

I don't have them. I think they are fairly new on the market. I have 3 sets of electric stabilizers and a tongue jack so 7 of those would cost $315. Personally, for that money I'd be getting the JT Strong arm or similar if the reduction of movement is the concern.

To me the plastic lego blocks are more practical as they will store easily and are more flexible in height. Using the same height product is a great idea if you always park on a level hard surface. That seldom happens where I camp. Typically the ground is sloped in one or even several directions requiring different heights at one or more [points of contact.

Thanks! I’ve seen these advertised and wondered if I should add to my arsenal of supplies.guess not

[JRTJH]

A consideration for those who use them on fifth wheel landing gear:

If you are in the habit of "bumping your pin" to lock the fifth wheel pin to the hitch clasp, realize that your landing gear moves back as you bump the pin. If you have the landing gear sitting on 8" stands or blocks and "bump it 2 or 3 inches, you may find that you are very close to "pushing the landing gear off the block. Not a problem on "soft dirt or gravel" but if you're on concrete or asphalt, the shock may damage your landing gear "gear drives"....

More important than that, if you're on 8" stands and have 6" of "fifth wheel/truck bed rail clearance"... Well, that equals a 2" dent on your truck rails.....

"Moral of the story" if you do use stands for your landing gear, make DAMN sure you don't push the landing gear off the stands, it's a $2-4K lesson.....

For those who say, "Oh it'll never happen" tell that to those with fifth wheels, short bed trucks and don't pay attention to their cab/trailer clearance when backing into that "tight campsite".... Things DO happen, and usually to those who haven't thought through the entire process of buying "neat things that look cool".....

[Northofu1]

An advantage of using a goosebox, Anderson Ultimate style of hitch.

[CedarCreekWoody]

Originally Posted by jasin1

Anyone use these?

I've looked at them and seen them in use and they would be handy at times. Heavy duty quality. But, for me, they are too expensive and require too much storage space. I use the stacking plastic blocks. More versatile and easy to carry. And less expensive.

[flybouy]

Originally Posted by Northofu1

I would like a set of these but,,,,,,,
https://www.amazon.ca/Andersen-Hitch...ag=googcana-20

Amazon.ca strikes again.
When I sign in to amazon.ca the list price is $80 CAN and $9 shipping. For 1
Something else for the USA shopping list.

You need to befriend someone south of the border (your border) where you could exchange gifts, maybe something you for same value as a gift card?

[wiredgeorge]

Originally Posted by flybouy

You need to befriend someone south of the border (your border) where you could exchange gifts, maybe something you for same value as a gift card?

Goodness... next you will want to watch curling on TV!

[Wyldfire]

Went with these due to cost.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B076BRXLL4...ing=UTF8&psc=1

[Northofu1]

making friends? Moi? C'est impossible!
If I can't find it in store I usually have it shipped to store in either Detroit (area) or Niagara falls NY. No shipping,

[Northofu1]

Originally Posted by wiredgeorge

Goodness... next you will want to watch curling on TV!

You think curling is easy?
You have no idea how much beer they consume, and to hurl that rock and make it rotate with accuracy and not fall down while intoxicated is a feat in and of itself.
It was created in Scotland, we just happen to be pretty good at it.
All four of my kids learned to curl.

[flybouy]

George, being of Scotts-Irish decent I'm familiar with hurling stones, hurling telephone poles (for you young'uns utility poles), hurling back beers and hurling people out of bars, well at least in my youth.

[wiredgeorge]

Originally Posted by flybouy

George, being of Scotts-Irish decent I'm familiar with hurling stones, hurling telephone poles (for you young'uns utility poles), hurling back beers and hurling people out of bars, well at least in my youth.

Scottish you say? That explains a LOT!

[ewbldavis]

I saw a YT video on those - nice, but stupid expensive and take up as much room as anything.

I have wood ones from my TT I use, plus the lego type. Save your $$ and invest in the strong arms. Those are actually useful and you won't regret the investment.

[travelin texans]

Originally Posted by jasin1

Anyone use these?

Wow! That's $45 each????? Are they gold plated inside?
I had 6 leveling jacks, that's $300 + shipping then where do you store 6 of those 5 gallon bucket size things.
I had 2 sets of the Lynx Levelers for $30-35 per set that was more than adequate, easy to store & easily use more/less on different jacks.

[jasin1]

Thanks for the suggestions. I’m going to look at jt strong arms and have a nice collection of wood blocks on hand